Pillars of Eternity · Combat choice
Adapting weapon and spell types
Different weapons and spells can address enemies’ weaker defenses; the passage gives a piercing-resistant enemy as an example.
How it works
Weapon and elemental resistances affect damage, while status resistances affect spells and abilities. The passage recommends considering different weapon types and spells to take advantage of weaker defenses. For example, an enemy that resists piercing weapons would be better attacked with a different weapon type. No specific items or spells are named.
When it helps
If an enemy resists piercing weapons, the source’s example supports trying a different weapon type.
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